Day1
Departure for Brazil
- Evening flight from Scandinavia to São Paulo with one connection in Europe.
RAINFOREST · MANAUS · THE AMAZON · RIO DE JANEIRO
The Amazon and Rio – 10 days
10 days / 7 nights3 stops – from Manaus to Rio de JaneiroPrivate trip with local guidesPrice on request
A compact trip between two extremes: the rainforest around the Rio Negro, where the days follow the river, and Rio de Janeiro with its beaches, mountains and city life.
All tours are private and can be adjusted: more nights, a different hotel standard, other dates or an extra destination. Activities marked “Optional” can be added in your enquiry.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Moments
to look forward to.
Three nights by the river in the Amazon followed by the beaches of Rio de Janeiro – a trip of contrasts.
- Day 2The opera house in Manaus
- Day 3Meeting of the Waters
- Day 4Piranha fishing and caiman spotting
- Day 5Jungle walk and river village
- Day 6Sunrise on the river
- Days 7–8Free days in Rio
Your route
1ManausDays 1–2
2The AmazonDays 3–5
3Rio de JaneiroDays 6–9
✈FLIGHT HOMEDay 10
Itinerary
Day by day – a proposal we adjust to your wishes. Optional activities are clearly marked.
Stage 1
Manaus
Day2
Domestic flight to Manaus
- Change in São Paulo and fly on to Manaus in the heart of the Amazon.
- Transfer to a central hotel close to the Teatro Amazonas opera house.
- Free afternoon – the opera house is within walking distance.
Stage 2
The Amazon
Day3
Meeting of the Waters and on to the lodge
- The transfer is an excursion in itself: speedboat, minibus and boat again, about 3.5 hours in total.
- On the way you pass the Meeting of the Waters, where the black Rio Negro and the brown Solimões run side by side.
- Welcome drink and lunch, then your first boat trip on the river.
Day4
Canoes, piranhas and caimans
- Morning trip by motorised canoe through flooded forest and narrow waterways.
- Piranha fishing after lunch – the guide shows you how.
- Evening outing by torchlight to spot caimans.
Day5
Jungle walk and river village visit
- Guided walk in the rainforest: medicinal plants, tracks and the sounds of the jungle.
- Visit to a caboclo family living by the river.
- Evening free at the lodge.
Stage 3
Rio de Janeiro
Day6
From the Amazon to Rio
- Sunrise boat trip and breakfast at the lodge.
- Transfer to Manaus and flight to Rio de Janeiro.
- Transfer to your hotel on Copacabana.
Day7
Rio at your own pace
- Free day at the beach or in town.
- OptionalChrist the Redeemer and a city tour can be added.
Day8
Beaches and viewpoints
- Free day – Ipanema, Arpoador at sunset or the botanical garden.
- OptionalThe Sugarloaf cable car can be added.
Day9
Flight home from Rio de Janeiro
- Free time until your transfer to the airport.
- Evening flight to Europe with one connection.
Stage 4
Journey home
Day10
Back home in Scandinavia
- Change planes in Europe and arrive back in Scandinavia during the day.
PRICE & WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything clear
from the start.
What is included – and which costs are good to know about. The price is confirmed in a written proposal.
Price on requestfor your dates and your groupSend enquiry ↗
INCLUDED
What is included
- Return flights from Scandinavia and domestic flights
- 7 nights in a double room as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast, full board at the jungle lodge
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- Lodge excursions with an English-speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
Good to budget for
- Travel insurance and cancellation cover
- Meals and drinks beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities listed as optional
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
How the price is set
The price depends on travel dates, flight fares, hotel standard and the size of your group. You receive a written proposal with a fixed price before anything is booked.
Good to know
- Best time
- All year; the Amazon water level peaks around May–June
- Accommodation
- Simple jungle lodge and a mid-range hotel in Rio
- Extend
- Add the Iguaçu Falls or Búzios
ACCOMMODATION
Rest well
along the way.
The accommodation below shows the standard – we confirm hotels or equivalent in the proposal.
Stage 1 · Days 1–2
Manaus
Central hotel near the opera house
Stage 2 · Days 3–5
The Amazon
Riverside jungle lodge, simple comfort
Stage 3 · Days 6–9
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel on Copacabana, mid-range
ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE
7 nights
Accommodation as per the itinerary or equivalent – the standard can be raised or lowered on request.
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NEXT STEP
Make the trip
your own.
Tell us when you would like to travel and how many you are, and we will come back with a proposal for The Amazon and Rio – 10 days.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
General terms (draft)
Draft – to be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing. The trips are arranged by [Företagsnamn och organisationsnummer – fylls i] (“we”). These terms supplement the Swedish Package Travel Act (2018:1217) and the general terms for package travel that apply in Sweden.
Booking and payment
- Proposal: You receive a written proposal with price, itinerary and terms. The booking becomes binding only when you have accepted the proposal and we have sent a booking confirmation.
- Payment: Deposit and final payment are stated in the proposal and the confirmation.
- Details: Names must match your passport exactly. Please check the confirmation carefully.
Cancellation and changes
- Cancellation rules and any fees are stated in the proposal and booking confirmation. Flights and some hotels may have their own conditions.
- Changes you request may incur costs from airlines, hotels and other suppliers.
Passports, visas and health
- You are responsible for a valid passport, any visas and the vaccinations required or recommended for the trip, e.g. yellow fever for some areas.
Travel insurance and travel guarantee
We recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover. Details of the travel guarantee lodged with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet): [to be added].
Changes to the itinerary
If we have to change the itinerary significantly, e.g. because of weather, flight times or decisions by authorities, we will inform you as soon as possible and you have the rights that follow from the Package Travel Act.
Complaints and disputes
Problems during the trip should be reported as soon as possible to us or our local representative. Disputes may be tried by the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) or a general court in Sweden. Swedish law applies.